Jenny Farley can identify somewhat with the plight of Sandra Bullock’s character in the hit film “The Proposal.”TheGulfport resident has never been faced with the prospect of being banished from the United States to her native Canada within a single weekend, as was dramatized on screen, but she has experienced some hassles when crossing the border. Those problems will be no more since, as of Sept. 6, she is officially a U.S. citizen.
One summer she got a job at a camp in northern Michigan. She went home for a weekend due to a death in the family, and when she came back a few days later, U.S. officials would not let her into the country despite her having a contract to work the entire summer. Fortunately, she was not delayed in returning to college in the fall.
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Meet Gulfport’s Newest U.S. Citizen: Jenny Farley
She went through a visa process in 2006 when she moved to California to begin college. While there she needed a job, which meant another visa.
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Gulfport resident Jenny Farley displays her U.S. citizenship certificate just after taking the oath in Tampa. A fellow Canadian who also was just sworn in took this photo.
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The way we do things now isn’t the way The Gabber always did things.Once upon a time at The Gab ber, the owners gave free ads to charities. That was a long time ago, but it’s the world I entered when I started working for the paper. Somewhere along the way, though, the owners realized they couldn’t afford to do that, and they started charging for ads. I always thought the owners felt a little bad about the need to charge, because as the president of one such charity – the Gulfport Historical Society – I noticed we didn’t always get a bill for things (and this was after I left the paper, so it wasn’t because I workedToday,there.)westill charge charities for ads, although we offer them our best rate – so long as they can show us they’re a 501(c)(3) in the eyes of the IRS.
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At The Gabber, we want to help everyone. The problem is that every page costs money to create and print, and as much as we want to give away ads to worthy organizations – of which there many – we have to be able to pay our staff, and our printer and landlord are also pretty clear on wanting to get paid, too. There’s also the overwhelming angst of not being able to pay our bills, the paper failing, us disappointing a community, and us having to leave in shame and move to North Dakota which, no disrespect, is not the goal.
Often, charities need to advertise their fundraiser, but don’t have money to ad vertise, so how are they supposed to attract people to their events? Many times – as was the case at the museum recently – a board member paid out of pocket for the ad. That’s not sustainable for any organization, so The Gabber’s created a charity ad bank. Here’s how it works: Any 501(c)(3) can choose an ad package for the year, based on what they think they’ll need, whether it’s 12 ads a year or 52. They still pay our lowest rate, but instead of paying one lump sum, they can make interest-free payments on a monthly or weekly basis throughout the year. This way, they can budget for advertising without taking a chunk out of what may be shoestring budgets. It’s the most sustainable way we can think of to help the many worthy charities in our community.
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The museum and the arts center are not alone. Friends of Strays needs shelter volunteers. The Lions Club needs members. Little League needs support. The Ki wanis needs money and people. There’s no shortage of need; what there seems to be is a shortage of money, even the money to advertise for what they need.
We’ve had a lot of talks internally about how we can help the charities get the word out about what they’re doing and what they need. At the museum, we al ways have events we want people to know about, and now that we’re responsible for the Gulfport Arts Center, our need has doubled.
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cal match. That means Gulfport will pay only $15,000 if Forward Pinellas gets the grant.
“There is going to be a lot of planning involved [if Gulfport gets the grant],” Nicholls said. “It is a 12-month process, and we will be including the businesses along the corridor and the residents. There will be community meetings and then a final presentation at the end to the council showing what improve ments are being recommended for that corridor. Afterward, Forward Pinellas has agreed to go look for those dollars to actually implement thoseMayorimprovements.”SamHenderson asked if the plan would include widening the road. Nicholls said that was unlikely.
“I think they will be mostly minor safety improvements that they can
In response to a question from Councilmember April Thanos (Ward I) about possibly extending the study all the way south on 49th to the water, Nicholls said another plan is in place for that area and has al ready been Councilmemberapproved.Michael Fridovich (Ward IV) noted he’s received calls about portions of the Gulfport Bou levard corridor, to which O’Reilly re sponded that his staff is waiting on officials from Pinellas County and Duke Energy for cost estimates.
“This is another opportunity for us to leverage our dollars,” City Manag er Jim O’Reilly said.
“Duke Energy presented a lighting plan that was just not sufficient,” said Nicholls. “They had to rework it but they are doing that now. I have talked to the county and they are supposed to be putting a response together re garding the mural and some of those additional crosswalks.”
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Gulfport and Forward Pinellas Partner in 49th Street Safety Federal Grant Sought for Planning
get some extra funding for improvements along the 49th Street South corridor.
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Gulfport Council voted at its Sept. 6 regular meeting to approve an agreement with Forward Pinellas that could lead to a federal grant designated for improvements in tended to prevent death and seri ous injury on roads and streets. The Federal Highway Administration has set aside $5 billion over the next five years for these types of projects through its “Safe Streets for All” ini tiative.According to a city staff report, Forward Pinellas is applying for the FHWA grant to help communities within the county identify safety improvements that help to advance the Safe Streets Pinellas Action Plan.Public Works Director Tom Nicholls told the Council that the Memoran dum of Understanding would lead to a $150,000 planning grant with a 20% match typically required, but since the majority of the corridor also is in St. Petersburg, Forward Pinellas agreed to pay half of the lo
Gulfport and Forward Pinellas are looking for meaningful ways to make 49th Street safer.
achieve,” said Nicholls. “I told them I wanted to go from the crossing at 7th to Gulfport Boulevard, but they’re probably going to extend it and try to include the SunRun ner bus on 1st Avenue North, doing some connectivity with that onto 49th Street as well.”
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Forward Pinellas initiated the agreement, Nicholls said, as the or ganization wanted to work with a few communities throughout Pinel las to apply for a grant.
GulfportRoarkresidents have one more chance to make their voices heard before final approval of the budget and millage rate for the new fiscal year that starts Oct. 1.
When Mayor Sam Henderson opened the public hearing, a single comment was given from an unidentified person who never left his seat: “We’re happy.”
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Gulfport Budget Set for Approval on Sept. 20 Millage Rate Expected Not To Change
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anced budget once again and to keep providing the level of services the community has become accustomed to,” O’Reilly told the council.
on the budget and tax rate.
Gulfport Council will vote one time The
There was zero public comment on the budget ordinance. The proposed general fund budget is $16,539,136.
“We are happy to give you a bal-
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At the Sept. 6 Gulfport City Council meeting, the council approved the first readings of ordinances for both actions. Council will vote one last time at its Sept. 20 meeting. A public hearing will precede the meeting.Council set the millage rate for the 2023 fiscal year at 4.039, the same as the 2022 fiscal year. Nevertheless, property taxes will increase by 14.38% because property values have increased over the past year. To keep property taxes level, Council would have had to roll back the millage rate to 3.5312 mills. City Manager Jim O’Reilly noted that this is the 11th consecutive year for the millage rate to hold steady and not go up.
A city staff memo pointed out that the budget “is structured to support the services required to maintain a full service city of more than 11,000 residents.” It went on to state that this is done with “a
“I don’t think they would ever hire a foreigner again because it was such a mess,” she said.
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For most of her adult life she had never seriously considered U.S. citizenship.“Itwas a ton of money and a ton of work. I wasn’t interested,” she said. But when considering the documentation that had been required for her marriage visa and green card, she changed her mind. “I didn’t want to go through this every 10 years.”
When she moved in 2011 to Florida’s east coast to begin her career as an elementary school teacher, the school hired an immigration attorney, but there were still some bumps in the road.
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Then there was the citizenship test. It has 100 questions, although U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services only asks the applicant 10.
Officials administer the test orally, and she had to answer six questions correctly to pass the test. Jenny only needed seven questions to reach that mark – she answered six out of seven questions correctly. Some of the questions can be tough, while others are as simple as, “Which ocean is on the west coast of the United States?” Of course, all of the questions can be studied on YouTube.The test and the interview took place Sept. 1. Chad went to the interview as well so that USCIS could confirm their relationship was the real thing. Jenny learned that day she had passed and her new status was a done deal.
After meeting through a mutual friend, Jenny and her husband Chad wed in 2018. Even that did not go as planned: The wedding that was planned for July had to be done in late May or she risked having to wait a year because of visa requirements.
She started the citizenship process in March.
“It’s relatively very little paperwork compared to the initial marriage visa and green card,” she said. Part of the most recent documentation is proof of her current life in America, from bank statements to her children’s birth certificates.
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Five days later she returned to the USCIS office in Tampa to take the oath and complete the process. Her husband did not make that trip, because no one is allowed in the room except for those taking the oath (and interpreters, if needed).Nowshe has dual citizenship. She will have an easier time with employment in the future, although she expects to remain a stay-athome mom for a few years.
“The biggest thing, honestly, for me is that the border will be so much easier,” she said, referring to future visits to her hometown where her parents still live. “It has stressed me out so much in the past. Now I can go and come back just like any American.”
About the City of Gulfport budget
About GeckoFest
Overheard at the Sept. 6 Gulfport Council Meeting
“For the 11th consecutive year we have maintained the millage rate.” –City Manager Jim O’Reilly “We’re happy.” –an unidentified audience member, making the only public comment on the millage “We are happy to give you a balanced budget once again and to keep providing the level of services the community has become accustomed to.” –City Manager Jim O’Reilly
–Vice Mayor Christine Brown (Ward“WithII)a lot of moving tar gets.” –Mayor Sam Hender son “If anyone ever chooses to look at it, I’m happy to lend you my copy so you can.” –Councilmember April Thanos (Ward I), to residents
“It [GeckoFest] was great. It was so much fun. Everything was perfect. There was no rain, it was breezy; it was hot but there was a breeze. The unveiling of the statue was so much fun. I was surprised at how many people came out, but that’s Gulfport. The chamber did a great job with the whole month of Gecko stuff. Great statue; such a wonderful addition.”
About the Heat
”It protects you, too.” –City Attorney Andrew Salzman, to Brown
About Pinellas Forward
Here’s some outtakes from the Sept. 6 Gulfport City Council meeting.
–Brown
On the Purchase of a New Fire Truck
About Gulfport’s Property and Casualty Insurance
“It’s always a great document and I know you worked really hard. We appreciate the work that goes into it from you and your staff.”
“With the transformation of this greenway to a beau tiful park and event venue – thank you to the City for all your hard work – we at SO49 have decided that we are now going to refer to that area as Trolley Market District, which is more reflective of what we now have.” –SO49 president Jeri Reed. City Manager O’Reilly told The Gabber the change would have to occur organical ly, meaning the City will not change the name of the area unless businesses and residents in that area call for change.
About a Short-Term Rental
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“I’m just sad we have to wait a year and a half, but it’ll
“Have we thought about extending it all the way to the water, since we have had people drive off the end?”
“I had a new house built next to me by Winway. It has been a prob lem since it was built. It was turned into a duplex after it was given its occu pancy permit and is now being short-term rent ed as a duplex … They’ve opened up a car wash and detail business in the house, and it is advertised on Google with that address. The owners of the house also have a car dealership in Clearwater, and they’re buying and selling cars at this location in Gulfport. They’re also doing body work there.” –Bob McKenna during public comment
“That’s kind of early these days.” –Attorney Salzman to Vice-Mayor Brown
be a 2024.” –Vice Mayor Brown
“It [GeckoFest] was a really good time. I was super impressed when we had the unveiling of McFly. It was nice to see so many people out to see it, too. I think it’s a great addition to the city.” –Councilmember Paul Ray, Ward III
About the Neighborhood Near Trolley Market Square Mark
–Councilwoman Thanos
“We were for our numbers on property and casualty. This is essentially homeowners insurance. We did see a climb of about 14%, which is the industry standard. It is accounted for within the budget.” – City Manager Jim O’Reilly“Weneed it.” –Councilmember Christine Brown (Ward II), after the council approved renewing the policy
“Be careful outside. We tend to get a little too used to [the heat] this time of the year. Be cognizant of your pets, making sure they have water and all those good things. Remember to think about how hot those surfaces are if you’re going for a walk and taking them out on the concrete or the asphalt. I’ve got my fingers crossed for some nights that get down in the mid-70s sometime soon.” –Mayor Henderson
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The second half started explosively. After Northeast kicked off, Miller took the handoff on first down and raced 73 yards down the right sideline for a score. On the next possession, Jonas Sagesse Jr. picked off a pass but Gibbs could not capitalize.The
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in the end zone for the touchdown, and Ke’wyan Washington ran it in for a two-point conversion to make it a 23-20 game.
St. Petersburg Catholic (0-3) dropped a 43-28 decision to Master’s Academy of Orlando.
Hollins (0-2) and St. Petersburg (11) were off this week.
Lakewood (1-2) fell 24-14 at home toBocaHomestead.Ciega(1-2) was shut out for the second straight week with a 21-0 loss at Largo.
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Gibbs suffers 37-20 loss at Northeast Miller Shines with 238 Yards on the Ground
The Gibbs defense heads back to the field during the Northeast game.
Midway through the fourth quarter, Viking defender Derrick Brantley scooped up a bobbled shotgun snap – the sixth lost fumble for Gibbs of the night – and ran 50 yards for a touchdown. The Northeast defense held on the next possession, capping it off with a sack on fourth down, and Mikale Washington scored on an 8-yard run with 1:41 left.Overall it was another rough week for most South Pinellas teams.
Gladiators cut the lead to three points on the second play of the fourth quarter. After Gibbs was stopped on fourth down at the Northeast 5, a Viking running back was hit at the goal line on a firstdown play, and the ball popped loose. DeVon Walton recovered it
But that was as close as it got.
The Gibbs Gladiators fell to 0-3 on the 2022 season with a 37-20 loss atThereNortheast.were no weather delays, but a day of steady rain leading up to kickoff produced a soggy field that had no small effect on the players’ footing and overall mobility. The Vikings broke out to a 23-6 halftime lead and weathered a Gibbs second-half rally before pulling away for the Sammywin.Miller Jr. was the focus of the Gibbs offense all night, rushing for 238 yards and scoring twice. His first touchdown came less than four minutes into the game and gave the Gladiators an early lead, after George Butler intercepted a pass to end Northeast’s first possession. Gibbs drove 37 yards and Miller took it in from the 2.
But the Vikings reeled off 23 un-
All local teams will be in action in the coming week, mostly on the road. St. Petersburg will travel to Osceola, Hollins heads to Dunedin, Boca Ciega will play at East Lake, Lakewood has its first road game of the season against Pinellas Park, and SPC is at Clearwater Central Catholic. Gibbs will stay on the southern end of Pinellas County and host Largo.
answered points before halftime. Evan Jacobson threw three touchdown passes, two to De’Angelo Owens and another to Cory Conklin, while Jackson Bickel converted a field goal to go along with a pair of extra points.
New State Funding Allows Return of TD Tampa Bay
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“I am extremely grateful that PSTA has re-opened the Tampa Bay area to the physically challenged in our community,” said Kim Rankine, a member of PSTA’s Transit Riders Advisory Committee and a user of PSTA’s paratransit services. “I am so excited about all of the possible new adventures that this opportuni ty has opened up for me.”
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The popular Transportation Disad vantaged, or TD, Tampa Bay initia tive includes curb-to-curb regional trips within Pinellas, Hillsborough, and Pasco counties, but PSTA dis continued the services in June 2021 due to a lack of funding. It is ramp ing back up now because PSTA re ceived $1 million from the Florida Commission for Transportation Dis advantaged, according to a Sept. 6 statement issued by PSTA officials.
PSTA Resumes Program for Disabled Riders
More local residents with physi cal challenges can once again take advantage of public transportation thanks to the relaunch of a Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority program.
As part of the 2022 legislative session, the Florida Legislature au thorized the use of up to $4 million in Transportation Disadvantaged Trust Fund monies to administer the Innovative Service Development Grant Program, through which TD Tampa Bay received its funding for theTorestart.qualify, Pinellas County resi dents should phone 727-540-1900.
The unveiling of this program comes just a little over a month be fore another major PSTA initiative, the SunRunner, makes its debut Oct. 21. The new “bus rapid tran sit” service consists of lines that stretch along 1st Avenue North and South between downtown St. Petersburg and the beaches, giving passengers what the PSTA believes will be a faster and more cost-efficient ride.
The regional service is provided by Uber, Lyft, Wheelchair Transport, and taxi services for all qualified residents of Hillsborough, Pasco, and Pinellas counties. Current Pi nellas County residents can use the program, while Hillsborough and Pasco residents will have access to
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the program later this month. “We are so excited to be re-launch ing this very popular service,” said PSTA chief executive officer Brad Miller. “When the state funding was canceled last year, I know a lot of residents who relied on the service to get from Pinellas to Tampa or Pas co to Clearwater were left stranded. Now, they can get their lives back
The SunRunner will be complete ly free to ride for its first six months in operation, officials said. After that, the service will be complete ly cashless – trips can be planned and paid for using a smartphone or a PSTA Flamingo Fares card.
Gulfport’s getting a new fire truck, but it will take more than a year before it arrives.
The City Council voted at its Sept. 6 meeting to approve the $835,160 purchase using American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) coronavirus re covery funds. But as City Manager Jim O’Reilly pointed out during the discussion, the current lead time on this kind of equipment is 18 months. So the City will get a 2024 truck that likely will not arrive be fore late 2023 at the earliest.
According to officials, the Gulf port Fire Department’s current En gine 17, a 2012 model, has recently cracked the 100,000-mile mark. Maintenance and upkeep has in creased over the years due to its age and the number of calls it runs daily, officials said.
The very next action on the City Council agenda was a vindication
“It’s pretty self-explanatory,” said O’Reilly. “This is why we are buying a new truck.”
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It’s going to be a while, but Gulf port is getting a new fire truck.
dated equipment, added options, as well as the installation of all the equipment.TheCityhas now used $4,876,638 of the $6,181,536 in ARPA funds al located by the federal government. That means $1,304,898 remains for approved expenditures.
Gulfport Uses ARPA Money for New Fire Truck City Expects to Wait More Than a Year for Delivery
At present, the backup fire truck is a 2004 with 117,000 miles and plenty of repairs under its belt. It will get sold as surplus when the new truck arrives – at auction on E-Gov according to O’Reilly – and the 2012 model will then become theThebackup.purchase price stated for the new Engine 17 includes all the up
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of sorts for the previous decision, as a $28,097 payment for emer gency repairs to Engine 17 was approved. The vehicle recently re quired a complete engine overhaul, and as the bill was above $20,000 it required council approval.
Owl Fatalities in Pinellas Due to Poisoning
The Poison, Meant for Rodents, Kills Owls, Pets, and Other Wildlife
“We see hawks, eagles or other raptors dead on the road – hit by a car,” she said, “but why were they so slow? These poisons bio-accu mulate over time, so we think most raptors have toxins.”
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“These recent owl deaths were highly visible, but the problem is astronomical,” said Nancy Murrah, founder and president of the Rap tor Center of Tampa Bay.
“We know the symptoms (of poi soning) well and see many birds we suspect are dying from it,” she said. “But with necropsies costing $250, we can’t afford that for every bird death we see.”
The death of a beloved family of great horned owls in Safety Har
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owls died around Tampa Bay, all resulting from eating rat poison, according to necropsies.
Before rat poison kills the rat, it slows them down, making them easy pickings for owls like this burrowing owl at Boyd Hill. When the owls eat the poisoned rats, they die, too.
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This spring a rash of owl deaths prompted a closer look at rodenti cides (rat poison). Almost a dozen
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Fatally poisoned rats also affect non-target animals, even coyotes and panthers, because one rat can poison other mammals through bio-accumulation. It’s considered a danger to household pets, espe cially cats, who may catch a dying rodent.Fortunately, Pinellas County has
At Boyd Hill Nature Park in south St. Petersburg, Jason Cowen oversees the Raptor Center and shared concerns about neighbors us ing rodenticides that could affect park wildlife. “We don’t use them, but we’re sur rounded by a golf course and residen tial neighborhood,” he said. “If they use rat bait, the hawks, owls and other rap tors could be poisoned.”
In St. Petersburg, advocates want a moratorium on ARs in parks.
about ro denticides in state parks and other public areas
bor’s Phillipe Park triggered the recent alarm. The pair, dubbed Emily and Oliver, were raising two owlets called Huey and Louie. For almost seven years the pair nest ed in the “Owl Tree”, which be came a gathering place for nature raisingeatingedaccidentallynecropsied.ofshowedoneTampaanotherin’sperishedmoreTampaowlthephotographers.Buttheseweren’tsummer’sonlyfatalitiesinBay–fournestingowlsinDunedHammockPark,inaSouthpark,andinManatee.AlltoxiclevelsrodenticideswhenTheowlsingestatoxicdosebypoisonedrats,seriousconcerns
In the U.S., the prevalence of ARs in non-target wildlife is wide spread, with raptors a special concern because of ARs. A recent study at Tufts University’s found 100% of raptors they studied had traces of ARS. The EPA considers ARs so dangerous they tried to keep them from store shelves.
Often, manufacturers flavor rat bait with peanut butter to make it more attractive, sometimes draw ing squirrels and other non-target species. Urban areas with restau rants and grocery stores regularly bait parking lots.
It may be their last meal.
Cowen said the Sierra Club has approached area governments to protect raptors and other pred ators of small mammals by using
“I’ve told them moving forward we’ll go in a different direction,” Nicholls told The Gabber, adding that, as needed, the City would use snap traps instead.
snap traps, sparing rats the slow, painful death, and minimizing ex posure to non-target animals.
The popular anticoagulant rodenticides (ARs) leave the rat wandering
“We recommend snap traps,” Murrah said. “They’re far more humane; they kill the rat right away. Some people prefer hu mane traps, relocating the ro dents in a more rural area with natural predators and fewer easy foodOthersources.”methods of rodent con trol include not leaving pet food outside, covering garbage cans, and plugging holes to keep ro dents out of homes. around as it bleeds out, providing a gobbleforslow-movingtempting,preyanunsuspectingpredator,whomayituporshareitwithitsfamily.
The popular anticoagulant ro denticides (ARs) leave the rat wan dering around as it bleeds out, providing a tempting, slow-moving prey for an unsuspecting predator, who may gobble it up or share it with its family.
banned the use of rodenticides in all parks, and local governments in Safety Harbor and Dunedin have replaced rodenticides with snap traps that kill rats immediately.
In Gulfport, Tom Nicholls, direc tor of Public Works, said they con tract pest control out to local firms. After speaking with The Gabber, Nicholls asked the contractor what they used. When he learned they used ARs, he told them that was no longer acceptable.
With their expanded hours, The Club gave Treasure Island a new late-night dining option. It’s now possible to order grouper or filet mignon at a Treasure Island restau rant after 9 p.m., as The Club is now open until 10 p.m. on Wednesday and Thursday nights; on Fridays and Saturdays, they’re open until mid night.We asked Persaud what’s the best way for newcomers to experience The Club. She suggested visiting during one of their weekend pool parties.
The Club at Treasure Island, 400 Trea sure Island Causeway, Treasure Is land. Wed.-Thurs., 11 a.m.-10 p.m.; Fri., 11 a.m.-midnight; Sat., 10 a.m.-mid night; Sun., 10 a.m.-8 p.m. 727-3674511. theclubti.com
St. Pete’s West Side is about to get a new fast casual dining option. This winter, Red Mesa Mercado opens a second location where Two Grac es used to be. With burritos in the neighborhood of $7-15, Red Mesa is St. Pete’s Mexican food go-to, with taco options, combo meals, a full li quor bar, and desserts. Plus, they’re owned by longtime St. Pete restau rateurs, Peter and Shawn Vetyia.
The Birria Platter at Red Mesa Mercado.
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“A gigantic thank you goes out to our awesome friends and family for joining us for a weekend of dining, cocktails, hugs, and selfies!” Good Intentions posted on Instagram. “It was a great turn out and your en ergy and kindness made our space truly come alive.
“I would say, for the first time, we do pool parties on the weekends,” Persaud told The Gabber. “Saturday and Sunday, we typically either have live entertainment by the pool or a DJ that plays 1-5 p.m. ... It’s the perfect mid-day timing if you want to come hang out, grab a bite to eat, swim in the pool.”
West St. Pete Gets Red Mesa Mercado This Winter
Last week, Good Intentions (1900 1st Ave. S., St. Pete) invited friends and family to try the restaurant be fore they opened to the public. We’re guessing everything went well, be
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“Now for the moment you’ve been waiting for: We are excited to announce that we will be officially open 5 p.m. Wednesday through Saturday. At this time, we are op erating on a first come, first served basis with plenty of comfortable space to relax and wait for a table (with beverages if you’d like!) We absolutely can’t wait to see you!”
cause on Sept. 11 they announced their official opening.
Good Intentions is a joint proj ect from the owners of Nah Dogs, Golden Dinosaurs, and Black Rad ish. The New American vegan restaurant serves elevated vegan items, classic cocktails, wine, and NA options. According to Good Intentions, the seasonal gnocchi was a crowd favorite at the friends and family night. And The Gab ber’s Creative Director, Joey Neill, a self-professed hater of seafood, speaks highly of the devilish crab balls.
Good Intentions Opened Wednesday in St. Pete
By Jen Ring Treasure Island Club Events For Everyone
The Club at Treasure Island is open to everyone, with a host of new events and live entertainment. The latest additions are late-night hours, karaoke starting at 7 p.m. on Friday nights, and live music by the pool on weekends. Edwards Group representative Nadia Persaud said the purpose was to create more op tions for people on the island.
Chess set made by Jackie Kaufman, St. Petersburg Chess Club members, and St. Petersburg artist Alex Kaufman.
Then Jackie started looking for places to display the completed chess set.
By Jen Ring
Shores artist Jackie Kaufman hadn’t thought much about chess either. That was until one of her stu dents at The Beach Art Center in Indian Rocks Beach brought it up. Kaufman was teaching a workshop on mold making and pewter casting when one of her students men tioned that this would be a good pro cess for creating individual chess pieces. Kaufman liked the idea, but she didn’t want to create an entire chess set by herself, so she started looking for collaborators.
Did you know that St. Pete has a chess club? If not, you’re not alone. It’s been around, in the same building, sinceRedington1931.
“This was my first time at the chess club,” Kaufman told The Gabber, “and what I saw there made my idea, and this project, very special. It was late Friday afternoon, and people of all ages were flowing in to just play chess. Some seemed to know each other, but some were strangers... I was so intrigued that a place like this was here and so active.”Kaufman convinced nine chess club members to par
ticipate in her Chess Club project. They each completed a single chess piece during a two-day workshop in June. Then Kaufman enlisted another Kaufman – her son, St. Petersburg artist Alex Kaufman — to make the board. Alex designed the 23-by-23-inch board, made from aluminum and glass, with a blue and white checkered pattern.
How a Chess Set Became an Art Show in St. Pete Jackie Kaufman’s Chess Club Project Inspires a Pop-Up Art Exhibition at the Morean Arts Center
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“Initially I wanted to find a school that had a chess club,” Kaufman told The Gab ber.That was until she found out about the Saint Petersburg Chess Club.
‘Checkered’ The Morean Arts Center, 719 Central Ave., St. Petersburg. Opening reception: Sept. 10, 5-8 p.m. Through Oct. 31: Mon.-Sat., 10 a.m.-5 p.m. moreanartscenter.org
The only thing left was for Cooper to find a context in which to display the board. Thus, the idea for a checker-themed art show was born. The exhibition takes place in the Morean’s pop-up gallery, a small space Cooper re serves for last-minute ideas like this. Main gallery shows like the concurrent Tes One Retrospective, Good Inten tions, are planned at least a year ahead of time.
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“I had never heard of them before,” says Kaufman, “and it turns out, I was not the onlyKaufmanone...” hatched a plan. She would teach the chess club members to create a chess set to promote their club. She set up a meeting with Saint Pe tersburg Chess Club President, Timotey Gospodinov, and told him her idea.
“Jackie’s vision and chess board turned out great, and I can’t wait for our visitors to see it!” says Cooper.
Checkered includes checkerboard-inspired work from 23 artists, but the centerpiece of the exhibition is Kaufman and the St. Petersburg Chess Club’s chess set.
“Jackie approached me about her Chess Club project a few months ago. I loved the concept, and the fact that it was bringing attention to this old establishment which happens to be a stone’s throw from the AmandaMorean.”—Cooper
“Jackie approached me about her Chess Club project a few months ago,” the Morean Arts Center’s Chief Curator, Amanda Coo per, told The Gabber. “I loved the concept, and the fact that it was bringing attention to this old establishment which happens to be a stone’s throw from the Morean. I was also drawn to the connection between chess and art – neither of these things sees age or ability boundaries – they are there for everyone to learn and enjoy.”
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Scott Cooper’s detailed set gives the appearance of a concrete jungle where the audience moves through the scaffolding and simulated steam past the graffiti-lined walls to arrive at their seats, perfectly setting the tone of this punk rock world.
Three youthful friends are bored with suburbia and dealing with their teenage anger and angst. One friend goes off to fight in a war. He gets injured and falls in love with a nurse. Another friend travels the country, gets hooked on drugs and has his heart broken while trying to find himself. The third friend spends most of his days and nights on a couch hitting a bong and anguishing over getting his girlfriend pregnant.
Nevertheless,company.thewhole cast put their heart and soul into the production at American Stage. From the beginning of the evening, the ensemble had the energy of a full-throttle, high-paced adrenaline rush. They were sharp and on their toes, even when technical issues arose.
A Green Light for Green Day Fans
This is the story written by Billy Joe Armstrong and Michael Mayer that strings the songs from the punk band Green Day’s Grammy-winning album, “American Idiot”, into the theatrical musical of the same title.
table: the neon lights in the shape of a cross on the back of St. Jimmy’s vest. The best costume is Favorite Son’s (fantastically performed by Arron Castle) glittering deep purple-sequenced suit and jet-black, Ken-doll wig. These costumes popped with life.
This is a production for Green Day fans. I saw a gentleman in the audience, eyes closed, bobbing his head, and mouthing the words to every song. The production moved him. The songs and the story of American Stage’s “American Idiot” carry the tone of anger and anxiety of youth from beginning to end, with little else in between. While that may be great and cathartic to listen to from a popular punk album, sitting in a theater for 90-plus minutes without intermission with the energy of anger and angst relentlessly projected towards me as a loosely threaded musical made me bored, irritated, and uninvested.
By Brian Shea
Jordan Jeffers’ amazing costumes greatly enhance the story. Most no-
hear the full impact of the music. A glitchy start to the evening, and later in the performance, there were multiple microphone issues from both body and handheld mics – yet the performers continued giving their all. Bravo to this youthful cast for serving the story, the production, and the audience well. Their professionalism in the face of technical challenges shone through.
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Still, even with the deficits of the story and technical elements, I sincerely applaud the performers for investing their wholehearted talent, passion, and commitment in this production.
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At American Stage, Green Day Fans Will Love ‘Green Day’s American Idiot’
On opening night, I found it difficult to follow the story, perhaps because the story’s main purpose is to showcase the songs from a popular album by a popular band. That story structure would pose a challenge to any theater
Green Day’s American Idiot American Stage, 163 3rd St. N., St. Petersburg. Through Oct. 7: Wed.-Thurs., 7 p.m.; Fri.Sat., 8 p.m.; Sat.-Sun., 2 p.m. $45. 727823-7529, americanstage.org.
American Stage’s latest showcases Green Day’s popular “American Idiot”, and our critic says Green Day fans will love it.
At the start of opening night, the first instrument played, an electric guitar, was silent for the first few moments. The guitarist played on, and the ensemble sang soon after; power to the instrument was restored, and the audience could
A month after Kristin Shepherd resigned as the Muse um of Fine Arts’ Executive Director, Anne-Marie Russell has stepped in as Interim Executive Direc tor. Russell comes to the MFA from Archi tecture Sarasota, where she was Execu tive“WeDirector.are so pleased to announce Anne-Marie Russell as Interim Execu tive Director,” Dimity Carlson, Chair of the Board of Trustees, wrote in a press re lease. “Under Anne-Marie’s leadership, we will continue to evolve the MFA to serve as the dynamic cultural destination that the community of St. Petersburg and beyond, knows and loves.”
is Not a Selfie, 2019’s Above the Fold: New Expressions in Origami , Jennifer Angus’ ‘The Grasshopper and the Ant’ and Other stories , and 2020’s Art of the Stage Despite the Museum’s outward success, talk of high turnover and a potentially hos tile work environment under Shepherd’s leadership persisted. The Gabber reached out to Carlson to confirm that a consultant report suggested the hostile environment came from from upper management, but Carlson did not return multiple calls.
The MFA has not yet announced whether it will search for a new director or make Russell’s interim position per manent, but the listing appears neither on the Florida As sociation of Museum’s job board or the MFA’s website.
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The MFA hosted several show-stopping exhibitions during Shepherd’s five-year tenure, including 2018’s This
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“It is one of the rare things that you can actually grow an avocado tree from seed and get fruit,” Ross told The “UnlessGabber.you’re me,” I replied. “Mine rotted.”“And then there’s that,” Ross said. “It all depends on what it was you tried to root. There are so many vari ables.”Let’s say that you actually man age to grow a little tree from your avocado seed. How long will you have to wait for fruit?
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A sunny location with wind protec tion and good drainage are import ant.“For a grafted tree, don’t plant the tree any deeper than what you see in the pot,” VanButsel told The Gabber. “The entire graft has to be planted above the ground. And you should get it on a fertilizer schedule – at the least three times a year to keep it healthy. Generally people lose them due to overwatering or that the area holds water. The other thing is do not add a bunch of potting soil, manure, and top soil, because they do very well in the native ground. You don’t want the tree sitting low in the ground. If any thing, mound it up a little, then enjoy your fruit.”
A few years ago, I found out that it’s possible to grow an avocado from seed. So I removed the pit from my grocery store Haas avoca do, jabbed some toothpicks into it, suspended it in a glass half-full of water, and left it on my patio until it grewGreenmold.thumb I am not.
Last week, The Gabber reported on Florida’s “Year of the Avocado.” Next week, we’ll show you how to put all those avocados to good use.
“You can plant avocado trees all through the year in our climate,” Ross tells me.
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“[This] will ensure that the tree’s on a durable rootstock, so it stands a better chance in our poor soil,” she told The Gabber. “Plus they fruit quickly.”Florida avocados come in many va rieties, too.
“I am told and believe It takes about 12 years to get an oil content that is mature enough to be yum my,” Crea Egan, the Food Forest cre ator, contributed. “So I suggest you purchase a grafted tree that is at
least 6 years old, [anywhere from a] 7-gallon up to a 30-gallon tree.”
“Picking a variety that grows well in our area is a good start,” Egan contributes. “We have self-polli nating Winter Mexican and Wurtz Avocado in Gulfport Food Forest –their oil content is excellent… Other varieties that do well here are Joey, Dwarf Maria, Brogdon and Cho quette.”Onceyou’ve selected or grown your tree, it’s time to plant.
By Jen Ring
Toffer Ross, Gulfport’s horticul turalist, assures me it is possible to grow an avocado from seed.
“At any time, we at least have 12-15 varieties, ”VanButsel told The Gabber. “And there may be more than that, but a lot of them are very tropical, so they would [grow] further south.”
Jené VanButsel of Jene’s Tropicals also recommends grafted trees.
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out there — for some, too hot to play beach vol leyball on an actual beach in the middle of the afternoon. Perhaps that’s why indoor chair volleyball has become so popular at the Gulfport Senior Center. Since he took charge of the activity a few years ago, Larry Lucas has seen the number of participants increase from about 20 to 80. When I walked in on a Monday afternoon game, I saw about 20 seniors sitting around two volleyball nets, sending two large beach balls flying back and forth through the air. From the
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John Charles Dudinsky, 81, of St. Petersburg, passed away on August 12. Born in Hillsdale, New Jersey on September 29, 1940 he relocated to Gulfport, Florida at the age of 6. He grew up on Tradewinds Drive, just steps away from Boca Ciega Yacht Club and Gulfport Marina. He met his childhood sweetheart, Jes selyn Davis, in Gulfport Elementary School, and they graduated togeth er from Boca Ciega High School in 1958. They married in 1961, and spent 60 wonderful years together.
Rita A. Libby , 94, longtime resi dent of Gulfport, was called home to the Lord on August 30. A de voted wife and mother, Rita most enjoyed spending time with her
family, sewing, playing cards, table games, and shuffleboard. Rita was born in Greenville, Maine on May 9, 1928 to Joseph E. and Valeda ( nee Baillargeon) Audette. After grad uating from Mount San Antonio College, Pamona, California, she moved to Baltimore, Maryland and married Blair B. Libby in 1952. They raised five children before retiring to Town Shores in Gulfport. Rita and Blair enjoyed retirement of 38 years, including traveling the U.S. and abroad. In 2021, the couple moved to the Fountains at Boca Ciega Bay in South Pasadena. Rita and Blair celebrated 70 years of marriage on July 17, 2022 sur rounded by family and friends. Rita is survived by Blair, her devoted
and loving husband, and two sis ters, Charlene and Joan. Rita is also survived by her daughter, Nancy J. Neun (Greg Neeley); daughter, Kathy L. (David) Mueller; son, Da vid B. (Debi); daughter, Patricia L. (Harry) Barrick; and son, Rev. Rob ert A. (Mitzi); 12 grandchildren, Bri an, Michael, Christopher, Daniel, David, Kate, Drew, Darian, Spen cer, Robert, Jessica, and Steven; 10 great-grandchildren, Caeden, Grayson, Quinn, Kinga, Kaia, Kasja, Hudson, Dawson, Paige, and Mila. A memorial mass will be celebrat ed at Most Holy Name Catholic Church in Gulfport on November 12 at 11 a.m. Graveside interment to follow at Woodlawn Memorial Gar dens, Gulfport.
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John served in the Navy from 19611967, serving on the USS Randolph aircraft carrier as an electronics technician. Upon returning from the Navy to Gulfport, he worked as a machinist in his father’s business, Florida Machine Products. Soon af ter, he and his brothers, Tom and Robert, formed a marine hardware fabrication business called JTR En terprises. The family business is still owned by his nephew Derek and Dee Dee Dudinsky. John always had a love for the water and sailing, which he discovered as a young boy on Boca Ciega Bay. Over the years he was a competitive offshore rac er. He was well known as the skip per of the family’s 30-foot sailboat “Tinkertoy”. John was a longtime member of the Gulfport Yacht Club, and the Treasure Island Tennis and Yacht Club, where he was commo dore from 1994-1995, and was in strumental in the construction of the current building. John was also a longtime member and past presi dent of the Gulfport Lions Club. His father, John M. Dudinsky, was one of
Geraldine Grace Kaufman April 14, 1935 – September 4, 2022. Geraldine Grace Kaufman, 87, of Gulfport passed away on Sunday, September 4. Geraldine was born April 14, 1935. Geraldine and her family moved to Gulfport in 1965 from Brockton, Massachusetts. She served as a den mother and pack leader for Cub Pack 315, Troop Council for Troop 315, and adult advisor for Explore Post 395 in the ‘70. She worked at the Gulfport Bank, Madeira Beach Bank, and Bank of America for 27 years, retiring in 2000. She loved following skating and basketball. She loved animals, reading, and a spirited conversation. She will be missed. She is survived by her sons Glenn Robert Kaufman and Scott Robert Kaufman. Services will be held on September 20 at 6 p.m. at St Vincent’s Episcopal Church 5441 9th Ave N, St. Petersburg.
Heather Elizabeth Olmstead, 31. With deep sorrow we announce the passing of daughter, Heather Elizabeth Olmstead of Gulfport, on August 18. She attended Gulfport Elem, Baypoint, and Boca Ciega High and Most Holy Name of Jesus Church. She especially loved her dog Chichi and enjoyed many friends. Heather is survived by her mother, Lanette Ann Olmstead of Gulfport; father, William Olmstead of Clearwater; brothers, Daryl (Kelly) of Hillsborough, New Jersey; and David of Gulfport; three sisters, Julia of Ellenton, Jennifer (Mykeldavid) of Largo, and Kristina of St. Petersburg. Heather also leaves behind her five nephews and two nieces, as well as many aunts, uncles and cousins. She was preceded in death by maternal grandparents, Abel and Rita Johnson of St. Petersburg, paternal grandparents, Charles and June Olmstead of St. Petersburg/Ellenton, and Uncle Keith from NY. Rest well with the angels, sweet daughter. Funeral at St. Jude’s Cathedral in St. Petersburg.
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John William Powell Jr., 86, of St. Petersburg passed away Friday, August 26 at his home in Harrisonville, Missouri. He was born July 28, 1936, in Brooklyn, New York. On July 26, 1958, he married Joanne Louise Reed. John was a Union member of the IBEW for 65 years. He retired from KCP&L in 1993 as a lineman. John belonged to the Knights of Columbus for 50 years. John’s hobbies were playing the stock market, traveling with his RV, sharing a good joke, and playing card games.John is survived by his wife of 64 years Joanne Powell; five children: John (Lori) Powell of Oakdale, Minnesota; Bob (Janet) Powell of Appling, Georgia; Chris (Stephanie) Powell of Cleveland, Ohio; Jody Landon of Sedalia, Missouri; and Cathy (Casey) Belker of Harrisonville, Missouri; 13 grandchildren: James Jr., Joseph, Sarah, Jessica, Reed, Parker, Katelyn, Andrew, Ella, Adam, Ashley, Craig, and Jake; and seven great grandchildren. He was proceeded in death by his son James Powell of Minneapolis, Minnesota.
Hart Watt Born in Picton, Ontario, on November 14, 1941. Passed away peacefully at his home in Thorton, Canada on August 12 after a short but courageous fight with cancer with his loving son Brandon Watt of Kingston, Ontario at his side. In the few weeks Hart had between his diagnosis and passing, Hart packed in more dancing and fun with friends and family than anyone thought possible! He approached this situation with the same smile, twinkle in his eye, and sense of humor that he always approached his life with. In the end Hart was content and at peace with his prognosis saying that he had the opportunity to live a more full and interesting life than many. Hart came to Florida every year for dancing and fun. He became a dancing icon at many local venues. Tuesday night Argentine tango, Wednesday night swing dance at the Gulfport Casino, Thursday night Latin dance, and afternoon tea dances with the ladies. We hope Hart left you with a smile on your face because that’s truly what he enjoyed most: dancing and making people smile! Memorial donations may be made directly to a veterans charity of choice, cancer foundation of choice, or Canada Without Poverty. Condolences may be forwarded through peacefultransition.ca.
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Caddy’s Treasure Island 9000 W. Gulf Blvd.
Friday, Sept. 16:
Caddy’s St. Pete Beach 5501 Gulf Blvd.
Duane Worden, 6 p.m.
Undercover Rasta, 6 p.m.
MADEIRA BEACH
Tripp & Becca, 4:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 16: Paul Anthony, 1 p.m.; Curtis Allen, 5:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 17: Cory Phillips, 12 p.m.; Matt Knabe, 5:30 p.m.
Matt Capps, 5 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 18: Act 3, 4 p.m.
2908 ½ Beach Blvd. S.
TREASURE ISLAND
Daniel Dean of Vagabond Tweed, 7 p.m.
Gulfport Brewery + Eatery 3007 Beach Blvd. S.
Saturday, Sept. 17:
Sunday, Sept. 18:
ST. PETE BEACH
Thursday, Sept. 15: Chris Francisco, 5 p.m. Friday, Sept. 16: Hurricane Shane, 5 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 17:
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Coconut Charlies Beach Bar & Grill 6100 Gulf Blvd.
David Massey. 5 p.m.
Bamboo Beach Bar & Grill 13025 Village Blvd. Thursday, Sept. 15: Jay Brown, 1:30 p.m.
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The Brass Captain Saloon & BBQ 15045 Madeira Way Friday, Sept. 16: Drop Dead Dangerous, 7 p.m.
Thursday, September 15
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A Maker’s Market in Downtown Gulfport with Music & Live Entertainment
Still Friends Sacred Lands, a waterfront botanical garden with a rich Native American history, launches its fall concert season. The season begins with popular folk band Still Friends, outside on the Dolphin Stage. Reservations recommended. Sacred Lands, 1700 Park St N #4348, St. Petersburg. 7:30 p.m. $15; $25, dinner at 7 p.m. 727-3470354. sacredlandspreservation.org
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Cross-Cultural Poetry Scottish poet and lyricist Robert Burns gained literary stardom in Scotland with the publication of his first book of poetry in the summer of 1786. Perhaps more interesting is how popular Burn’s class-conscious poems became in Russia more than a century later. He’s the national poet of Scotland, but he’s the people’s poet in Russia. Eckerd College Professor Emeritus Bill Parsons discusses this cross-cultural poetic relationship in a joint meeting of the Scottish Cultural Society and the Russian American Club. Russian American Club,
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Free Concert The South Pasadena Community Band hosts a free hourlong concert for folks who enjoy show tunes and marches. Hibiscus Hall, South Pasadena City Hall, 7047 Sunset Dr. S., South Pasadena. 7:30 p.m. southpasadenaband.com
nautical gear in ROC Park. Find boating equipment, fishing gear, nautical antiques and artwork, scuba gear, beach attire, boat shoes, and more. Madeira Beach Recreation Complex, 200 Rex Place, Madeira Beach. 9 a.m.-6 p.m. madeirabeachfl.gov
Anime St. Pete The organizers of St. Pete Comic Con bring you St. Petersburg’s first-ever anime convention. What happens at an anime convention? About what you’d expect. People dress up as anime characters and discuss Japanese animation. Anime St. Pete features more than 50 panel discussions, a lip sync competition, a TikTok Film Festival, and appearances by anime
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Third Saturday of Every Month
Nautical Shopping Madeira Beach’s annual nautical flea market returns with more than 100 vendors selling
For more information: VisitGulfportFlorida.com/indiefaire
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Saturday, September 17 –Sunday, September 18
Plant-Based Potluck They’re all about the green — both cash and lettuce — at Red Feather Studios in Gulfport this Saturday. Eat Be Grow, the nonprofit that planted and sustains the Gulfport Food Forest, hosts a plant-based potluck with guest speaker Laura Oldainie. Oldanie is a Green Living Money Coach who teaches people to align their money with their values, like living green. Oldainie will discuss cultivating multiple forms of capital at this Saturday night supper club. Red Feather Studios, 1301 49th St. S., Gulfport. 7 p.m. $10 suggested donation. 727560-0608. eatbegrow.com
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Nova Musica Director of the St. Petersburg Jazz Festival David Manson performs new works with St. Petersburg-based Brazilian Jazz band O Som Do Jazz in a free concert. The Music Center at St. Petersburg College, 6605 Fifth Ave. N., St. Petersburg. 7:30 p.m. spcollege.edu
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nior Center’s first Calendar Girl Fashion Show. The show features styles for every month of the year using clothes provided by local boutiques and shops. But more than just fashion, a ticket to Gulfport Senior Center’s Calendar Girl Fashion Show comes with finger foods, shopping opportunities, and a chance to win door prizes. Money from ticket sales goes towards the Senior Center’s building fund. Get tickets online, at the Senior Center, BoTiki, Susan Mango, or Zaiya. Catherine A. Hickman Theater, 5501 27th Ave. S., Gulfport. 2 p.m. calendargirlfashion.eventbrite.com$10.
Over the Hill Ka’Tiki celebrates 40 years on Sunset Beach with live music all day long, throwback drink prices, food specials, and more. BlessED and The Divine Derelicts bring some rockin’ reggae to the stage at 9 a.m. They’re followed by Someday Honey, with their signature blend of blues, country, and soul, at 1 p.m.; then pop/rock/country cover band Cat 5 at 7 p.m. Follow their event page on Facebook for additional details as they release them. Ka’Tiki, 8803 West Gulf Blvd., Treasure Island. 9 a.m.-11 p.m. katikisunsetbeach.com
Twisted Tiki celebrates two years on St. Pete Beach with live music from acoustic guitar duo Pete & Dean from 4-8 p.m., raffles, and food & drink specials all day. Twisted Tiki, 340 Corey Ave., St Pete Beach. twistedtikistpetebeach.com
October 7 thru art@gulfporthistoricalsociety.orgMid-December
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Grand Re-Opening of the Gulfport Arts Center
2920 Beach Blvd. S., Gulfport. 3 p.m. $10. scstampabay.com
Rock Me “Amadeus Live” comes to St. Pete for one night only. Don’t miss your chance to watch the Academy Award-winning 1984 film, “Amadeus”, with a live soundtrack provided by The Florida Orchestra. For fans of
Diamonds in the Ruff Show off your dog, shop for jewelry, and enjoy gourmet eats and drinks at this annual dog-friendly fundraiser. Proceeds benefit Pet Pal Animal Shelter. Hawthorne Bottle Shop, 2927 Central Ave., St. Petersburg. 5 p.m. petpalanimalshelter.com
Sunday, September 18
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, period dramas, and award-winning biopics. Mahaffey Theater, 400 1st St. S., St. Petersburg. 7:30 p.m. $18-47. floridaorchestra.org
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One Day Tampa Bay One day a year, One Day Tampa Bay sends photographers into neighborhoods to document life in Tampa Bay. Anyone who signs up and pays the entry fee by 5 p.m. September 16 can participate in this community photography project. Pro tip: they’re always looking for good photos of Gulfport. $30 registration fee supports the Morean Arts Center’s photography & digital imaging program (with scholarships and equipment for youth and adults). moreanartscenter.org
Thursday, September 22
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Vino Veritas “In wine, there is truth.” Trish Parry, Andrew Hughes, Larry Bukovey, and Tracy Reynolds star in this dark comedy about the perils of honesty written by David MacGregor and directed by Stephen Ray. The play begins with two couples drinking wine together on Halloween night. But this isn’t an ordinary wine. This ceremonial blue wine is made from the skin of blue dart tree frogs and acts as a truth serum. Studio Grand Central, 2260 1st Ave. S., St. Petersburg. Through Oct. 9: Thurs., 7:30 p.m.; Fri.-Sat., 8 p.m.; Sun., 3 p.m. . $25-35. studiograndcentral.com
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thegabber.com | September 15, 2022 - September 21, 2022 31 2902 Beach Blvd S. #1 Listing Agency in Gulfport! (727) 289-5500www.GulfportRealty.com Let’s Give ‘Em Something To Talk About PEOPLE ARE TALKIN’. TALKIN’ BOUT HOUSES. THEY KEEP SAYIN’ “WE LIST JUST A LITTLE TOO MUCH…SELL JUST A LITTLE TOO FAST” SALUSTRICATHY Real Estate Snapshots Here’s What Sold in Gulfport Last Week
This 1938 home has 1,050 square feet, three bedrooms, and two baths. It sold for $562,500
This 1,520-square-foot home, built in 1940, has three bed rooms and two baths. It sold for $550,000.
1620 53rd. St. S. (Tangerine)
This 1942 home has 1,027 square feet, three bedrooms, and one and one-half baths. It sold for $620,000.
This 998-square-foot home has two bedrooms and one and a half baths. It sold for $390,400.
2514 Beach Blvd. S. (Waterfront District)
6337 11th Ave. S. (Stetson)
This 984-square-foot home, built in 1958, has three bed rooms and two baths. It sold for $355,000.
3120 56th St. S. (Waterfront District)
This 1932, 1,444-square-foot home has three bedrooms and two baths. It sold for $565,000.
This three-bedroom, two-bath home, built in 1950, has 1,224 square feet. It sold for $480,000.
5302 29th Ave. S. (Waterfront District)
Other Gulfport Home Sales Last Week
1407 York St. S. (Tangerine)
2618 Quincy St. S. (Marina)
This 3,300 square foot home, built in 1993, sold for $1,650,000. It has four bedrooms and four baths.
2701 54th St. S. (Waterfront District)
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Residents created a ukulele club. There’s Adrienne, who first played in Hawaii. And Judy, eager to try a new instrument. Some never played a note before. In this club, talent is optional; good cheer universal. They jam to cool tunes and sway to “Margaritaville.” Are they perfect? Nope. Are they wonderful? Beyond measure.
– Suzette, Watermark Resident, Ukulele Goddess
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Suzette played the piano at age 4 and plucked a mean ukulele in college. Then she played “Tiny Bubbles” at a Watermark luau. That’s how it started.
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